Measuring And Weighing Liquids And Food

[Kelly123 13]

My first week out I was very careful to measure my 2oz of Clear Liquids but when it comes to drinking at 16 days out I don't really measure by the oz anymore and I sip through out the day on my Water or Crystal Light. I now how many oz are in the bottle or my cup but I'm not as careful with the 4oz rule I am at now. Same goes for my Protein Shakes. I just sip on them for like an hour until they are gone which is 11oz. Or if I just want a little I will only drink half and save the rest for later. My point is, is it bad that I am freely drinking through out the day? When it comes to meats I am more cautious. Small can of tuna is 3oz and last night when I had chicken breast I did weigh the piece and it came in just under 8oz so I ate half of it. I'm not going crazy weighing and measuring I'm just letting my body take the lead especially when it comes to liquids. I am sure not to drink before, during and after meals tho!What is every one else doing?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

It is wise to drink fluids throughout the day but make sure your getting in your 64 oz to prevent dehydration. I am 1 year out and I I don't measure my foods like I probably should, but I use a dessert size plate or bowl and that limits the amount that I eat. I also listen to my stomach. I eat slow when possible so that my stomach can register when I'm full and that way I don't over eat.

[gabby899 37]

I am 2 weeks post op today and yep guess where i am. In the hospital for not getting in my fluids dehydration and pancreatitis going on day 2. Not fun and painful! Just be sure to drink drink drink!!!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Absolutely nothing wrong with freely drinking. Liquids are not affected by your restriction.

Keep measuring your food though.

[Kelly123 13]

Gabby899!!! Oh my! You got me chugging my Water right now! How much were you drinking?? I do try hard to hit my goals but some days I do better than others. It's weird cause I had this surgery so I wouldn't have this constant urge to consume and now I have to make sure almost every minute I'm drinking something or not drinking something because I'm gonna eat! It's crazy! I hope you get better soon!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I would not gulp, and in my opinion I would avoind more than 6 oz or so in a 1/2 hour period. I seriously think it makes my tummy hurt.

[gabby899 37]

Kelly I was trying to get my Protein Shakes in and am almost skipped Water. It's a vicious cycle! So I have to stay yet another night and feel like I'm back to square one! Blah

[LindaS 316]

I have never been good about drinking enough Water, so I do have to measure my Water or I won't get it in. This is something I still struggle with, and I know my weight loss is better when I get my water in regularly.

I am a year out, and I had a big stall from March to September. In August, I bought a food scale and a bunch of tiny dishes. I went back to measuring portions of food, and it has been successful in helping me lose. I realized I was underestimating how much I was eating, so for me, the food scale is necessary in order to keep me losing.